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Holla, holla, we famous! We're on the blog Diamond Playground, the blog for the company that Jeremy used to purchase my ring. Check it out!
Here we are! Go visit us in all our track pant/camo pant glory! :D

Happy tofurkey day

You all know I am not one of those people who is shocked and appalled at meat-eating. My mama makes a turkey that makes even ME drool. But you gotta see this-- those PETA people are hilarious and nuts.

That being said, have a good Turkey Day, and be sure to eat some for me. ;)

Mmmmmmmmmm.

So it turns out we all love Thanksgiving (you know, that holiday that revolves wholeheartedly around food). So everyone post your favorite T-giving recipe to make. I know, cheesy, right? But good LORD it's fun to eat casseroles, who's with me?

The Best Dang Green Bean Casserole There Is

2 cans cut green beans

1 can wax beans (that sounds scary but it's not... they're just the yellow green beans, makes it pretty)

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 small jar pimentos (that's the secret yumminess)

1/2 c. cheese (who am I kidding? I use way more than that)

As many of those crunchy French fried onions as you can take

Open the cans up and drain them well- nobody likes a runny casserole. Mix all of it up except the onions, and cook it on 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Take 'er out, stir it up, put onions on top, and stick it back in the oven for another 5 minutes.

I swear, it's fantastic. :D Who's up?

Cause inside out it's wiggity wiggity wiggity whack

Updates time....

*It's finally starting to be Fall out there (for the second time).

*I have just slightly over two full weeks of school left (not counting the 2 days next week or exams week). TWO weeks. That boils down to 5 more tests (including finals) and probably 5 more papers. Some of which are just 2-pagers. I can do this.

*I registered for classes for next semester... NO night classes, baby. Whoot.

*We're looking toward next winter for the "big day." I'll let you know more details once we figure it out.

*I have been having a lot of fun looking at bridal magazines already. Is that too much? :D

*Went to dinner with Melissa and Greg on Tuesday cause they moved "to town" (AKA Little Rock). She will never again have to say, "I'm coming to town today." YAY!

*I got a 100% on that 40 min. presentation I had to do. Yeah, that's right. It's incredible. Melissa says I need to stop overachieving because she misses me. She might be right....

*I have a month off in just over 2 weeks.........!

*Turkey Day is next week- hallelujah!! What's everyone doing?

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Ahhhhhh Monday, once again. I only have four more of these left in the semester though. FOUR. That's crazy and wonderful.
The weekend was fantastic. Saturday we had lunch with all the fam- Jeremy's side and my side. It was a lot of fun. Then, that evening Jeremy's folks took us to Walking with the Dinosaurs at Altell. Awwwwesome. The T-Rex was LOUD and scary and I loved it.
PS, this is Parker with both her own rope toy AND Zoey's. She takes it from her every time and walks around the room with both of them in her mouth. Showoff. :D Have a great week, all!

They're not really going to make me do homework this week, are they??

Not when I have such exciting news! Jeremy proposed this weekend in the most wonderful of ways! We went up to Flatside Wilderness for his birthday celebration (or so I thought!), and when we got there, we stood on some rocks overlooking the view. Then he completely surprised me and got down on a knee and proposed. I had absolutely no idea! He apparently talked to my parents on Tuesday of last week, and I can't believe they didn't let on that something was up. ;) It's for the best, though, because I was incredibly surprised and incredibly happy. I was in track pants. And hiking boots. And my hair was in braids. Kat says that's ok because she was in a bathing suit when she got engaged, ha ha. It makes me smile because the whole thing was completely "us." I am a happy happy girl, and I'm really excited for the upcoming months...! Details to come. I love my Jeremy.

It's a little early, BUT...

The happiest of birthdays to my Jeremy (who turns the big 2-8 tomorrow)! I had to wish him an early one because we are going camping tomorrow (thank God) with the pups for a night. Camp fire, cool air, pretty leaves. A much needed break!

So an early happy birthday to my baby. I hope you have a fantastic year, and I love you very much. You make me oh-so-very happy, you have no idea. ;)

Feliz Dia de los Muertos!!!

Here is the jack-o-lantern that we made this year! I wanted a scarrrrry one this time, and I have decided he looks like El Chupacabra, but no so much that one as the one that's found here.

Yesterday started El Dia de los Muertos (do we see a trend here?) and it ends tomorrow, so eat some candy skeletons and celebrate at the cemetary. ;)

Last night: passed out mucho candy to trick-or-treaters, although there were MUCH fewer this year than last year. I have a ton of candy left, even though I tried my best to dump it all of on Andrew (who looked adorable). He's so sweet, he just wanted to take a few because there are other trick-or-treaters who need it too. ;) What a cutie, Kristen and JR. Watched "Saw III" (eeeeeew. sick.) and ate Little Skeezers. Then studied for my big Developmental Psych essay test today. Again, eew. Sick.

Had my stats test yesterday..... no comment yet on how I think I did. It's bad luck, but I might feel ok about it. On to week 2 of Hell Week(s)! Here we go.....

Yay for Halloween!

Hooooooooray for Halloween parties and dressing up! The evening was a tremendous success, and I daresay these were the best costumes I've seen yet. I know, it's hard to say. This year: Jeremy was a Crazy 88 from "Kill Bill" (complete with sword and ninja yell) and I was Gogo (complete with a homemade mace by Jeremy) . It was pretty incredible. Yes, that's a Mount skirt. YES. The firepit was good, and the punch was even better. Here come the pictures...!
David= Rico Suave (boy, he stunk of cologne, and notice the sheen on him)
Jaime= Elle Driver from "Kill Bill"
And that's Ryan on the right there....!
Katie= Jem from the 80s cartoon. Kate, I am very impressed. NO wings, and you were actually a character, not a color. VERY good job!
Leah= Marie Antoinette- incredible!!
Kristen= Lucy. Perfect!!
Kara= Chesire Cat
Evan= Mad Hatter
Elizabeth= Alice.... lots of group costumes this year! I love it!

Kelley and Ben= June Carter and Johnny Cash
JR= Richie Tennenbaum (niiiiiiiiiiiice!)
And there's Miss Kristen again, lookin cute.
Leah again, with Blue= Mr. Rogers (ALMOST too perfect!!)
Christy= Master Shake
Brad= Frylock

Best part is, they have formal wear on under those costumes (they came from a wedding).
WAY TO GO, Mama Sherry! :D

Mmmmmmmmmm smoking punch:
1 recipe Kool-Aid
1 bottle Ginger Ale
1 bottle Vodka
Dry ice.... = delicious!
This is quite possibly my favorite picture of the whole night.


That's all, folks!
This is my hell week. My presentation got bumped to next Monday (WHEW), but I have 3.5 papers and 2 tests this week. EEEEEK. See you on the flip side!

I'm about to drop off the face of the proverbial earth, but don't worry. I'll return.

Well, kids. It looks like I am about to disappear for a little while here. I worked all weekend on my midterm, which is due today (THANK GOD it's done with) and I have a couple of tough weeks coming up. So don't worry about me, I'm fine, I'm just buried in the books for a little while here.
Friday I shadowed the school psychologist in Benton all day. I looooved it. Looks like I'm doing the right thing here. I'm going to love my new job. It's very exciting. It's also reassuring to know that there IS an end in sight, and all this statistics work will be worth it. Eventually.
That evening, we went to the goooood ol' Arkansas State Fair. Yeeeehaw! To see the BEST ride there was (I dare say one of the best I've ever been on....) click this link then click on the box that says "EXT" in the top right corner. You will get to watch a video that just doesn't do it justice. Awesomely terrifying. Also got to see a minute of REO Speedwagon and a shark show (pretty lame, the sharks, not REO).
Saturday I worked hard on my midterm, yes again, and spent the evening by the fire pit. It's that time of year again!!
Coming up:
*Midterm due today.
*Shadowing in Cabot on Friday.
*Jeremy and I are going to see Demetri Martin (of "The Daily Show") and Seth Myer (of SNL) at UCA on Friday.
*Halloween party on Saturday!!!
*40 minute presentation due Monday.
*Stats test on Wednesday (on Halloween?? Seriously?)
*Paper due sometime next week, must check on that.

So you might not hear much from me on here... but I'll be back! Much love.

A biiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiig Happy Birthday to Missa Faye!!

Happy birthday to my lovely sister today!!! (Not that it's a big birthday or anything.... not making a big deal out of it!) I'm so proud of Miss Melissa, and I love her oh-so-much!!
PS, it's nuts to me how kids multiply in size- look how small Carleigh was just a year ago!

Have a great day, Melissa! Wish I could celebrate with you... stupid class till 9. :( Love you!!

Yay, Fall!

I finally got a chance to do some fall-time activities this weekend. Namely: the pumpkin patch. Hooooooray! It was a beautiful day on Sunday, and I had a little window of study-break time, so Jeremy, Julie and I went out there. It's so hard picking just the right one because there are so many good ones. Our wagon overfloweth. I have lots of pictures today so keep scrolling....!

OH NO! Carnage at the pumpkin patch!

SURPRISE!!

Saturday night we had a SURPRISE birthday party for my lovely lovely Missa Faye (who's birthday is actually tomorrow...). She was totally surprised, especially since she said NO birthday this year. ;) TOO BAD. Love my sister, and we had a great time!! Happy (slightly early) birthday!!

Who are those ADORABLE children??

OH! That's me and my sister! ;) My mom sent this to me as her vote for her favorite Halloween costumes that we wore as kiddoes.
Pretty stinkin' cute. BTW, I even had a fake wart. And I think I won a prize. I was one scarrrrrry 3-year old witch.

It's actually true.

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Got my first round of tests back... allllll A's thus far, baby (look, Ma!). Unfortunately, I have the sneaking feeling that this triumph will come to a screeching halt. Coming up in the next couple weeks:
*40 minute presentation (including powerpoint, handout, and activity for the class)
*Midterm due (basically 3 papers and a powerpoint all rolled into one)
*Papers, papers, papers... in all classes basically.
*Round 2 of tests just around the corner. All at the same time. Including the beloved statistics what the professor has called "the test from hell."
*Shadowing two full Fridays (aka "my day off" ha ha ha ha ha) in Benton and Cabot with their school psychs. That will actually be fun though. ;)
*So if you don't hear from me for a while, I know you'll understand.
*After Thanksgiving I should be golden. ;)
*Go watch this now. Click here to watch a seriously funny video from BWE. And this one too... It's Drew Carey on the Price is Right and a woman that needs to potty.

And you?

Whoever dressed their 4th grader child up as a suicide bomber has some serious issues, I'll tell you that much. Whoever dressed up their child as STRONG BAD, however... well that's a different story. What was your favorite costume as a child?

It's that time of year, folks. Time to decide what you'll be this year! Let's start by taking a look back. ;)

MAN!

WELL, that's no fun. Turns out Wes Anderson's new movie is nowhere near us. "Limited theaters." What the heck is that...????? There is no sign of it coming here any time soon. Seriously. What is going on here?

On a better note, moviefone has released their list of top horror movies (adding one a day till Halloween). What's yours??

Outlook good says the Magic 8 Ball

This week's assignment: positive outlook.
*Someone loves me enough to have made me a LIGHT SABER. And Melissa and I take a funny picture with them. I just came across it...
*Halloween is riiiiiight around the corner. It's my favorite.
*I've made my favorite October snack: candy corn + dry roasted peanuts= the inside of a Butterfinger, and it's deeeelish.
*My house is already getting decorated for the holiday. Yes, that's right. I have purchased holiday decorations, and I'm thrilled.
*A trip to the Pumpkin Patch is in order very very soon. I love gourds.
*I got to babysit Melissa's pups this weekend. My doggies are still recovering from constant play.
*I have my first professional organization conference this week. I'm an official member of the Arkansas School Psychology Association. I have a card and everything.
*I don't have class today.
*Midterm soooo almost here. Once this month is over, the rest will happen REAL quick-like.
*I'm having Mr. Stir Fry with Melissa P. Haney on Wednesday- hooooooray! $3.99 for a TON of spicy fried rice. Mmmmmmmm my tummy is growling now.
*See?? Outlook good.

Meet Henry, the vaccuuminator

True story: when I was a child (well, through the teenage years in fact), Henry was a member of our household. Yes, he was stored away in a closet, only to emerge on Saturdays when my dad would get him out. I eventually harolded him as a friend, although our relationship started off rocky (since I hated his sole purpose and all). But there's just something about a vaccuum with a face-- a smiling face-- that makes it ok to do chores. You should see him with his long nose attachment.

Henry showed back up in my life yesterday when I was looking at my old MSM bud Catherine's facebook, and she had posted this pic of Henry. She was in FRANCE of all places, and thought it was quite amusing. So she posted it along with all her other French pictures. Ol' Henry. It's a small world, after all.

I found these quite amusing today

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I've got me a test today to take in Theories of Counseling. I ain't worried though- I think this class is for people that have never heard of Freud before (lots of "eeeeew! That man is sick!" comments heard throughout the classroom). Ease up, everyone. Can't believe it's almost midterm time- EEK.

A couple of things...

Today= my boo's birthday. He is officially old (did I say that last year??). He doesn't read this blog, but I don't mind. Happy happy berfday to Cody, pop-culture extraordinaire!!
Take a moment to gaze upon the wine cellar. Yup, on those shelves are wines that we have made. Each and every one of them. Most recent: our Malbec, which was recently completed. I just wanted to share the beauty of such a sight with you guys. It's truly incredible, that wine cellar.

Here's another shot just to put it all in perspective for ya. And yes, those are bottles on the bottom row as well, and noooooooooooo we didn't drink all of them. Seriously, we didn't. Don't worry about me. ;) A good portion of them come from friends and co-workers who want to contribute to the wine-making process.
It's a sight to behold, yes? ;) Leah makes a monstrous cake, we make wine! Ah yes.

Another funny wedding picture

This one's from Katie... and here's what her email said to me (I'm laughing right now as I write this):

"i will send an album of all the photos later, but i love this one the best. perhaps because your tan native american skin makes my pale skin look so so good. i might actually be a ghost."

Love that Katie.